Betadine Cream
Povidone Iodine 10% Topical
10%
Win-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.
| Pack size | 15g |
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| Retail Price | 268.80 NPR |
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Indications
Betadine Cream is used for:
Use as an antiseptic skin cleanser for major and minor surgical procedures, Skin infections, Wound infection, Decubitus ulcers, Candidal & Trichomonal vaginitis.
Adult Dose
Treatment and prophylaxis of wound infection
Adult: Apply the full strength as often as required as a paint or wet soak.
For minor wounds and infection apply directly to the affected area.
The site may be covered with gauze or adhesive bandage.
Vaginal:.
Vaginal candidiasis
Adult: 5 gm of (10%) gel, one applicator full every night for up tp 14 days.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity; prolonged use in patients with thyroid disorders or on lithium therapy.
Precautions
Pregnancy, lactation; neonates. Renal impairement.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Povidone Iodine 10% Topical :
Local irritation and sensitivity to skin & mucus membrane. Application to large areas of denuded skin may produce systemic effects due to iodine absorption.
Mechanism of Action
Povidone-iodine is an iodophore with a powerful broad-spectrum germicidal activity against a wide range of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and spores. Microbicidal; oxidizes cell constituents; iodinates proteins and inactivates them.
Note
Betadine 10% Cream manufactured by Win-Medicare Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Povidone Iodine 10% Topical. Betadine is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Betadine Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.